© Mark240590
© Mark240590
½ Penny - Halifax
1815 year| Copper | 6.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1815 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1812-1860) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Ship sailing right with lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HALIFAX
Engraver: Thomas Halliday
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Weight: 6.2 - 6.5 gDiameter: 25.9 - 26.0 mm
3 varieties exist:
→ NS-27A1 - No hair between 2 upper leaves, Medal orientation.
→ NS-27A2 - No hair between 2 upper leaves, Coin orientation.
→ NS-27A3 - Hair Between upper leaves, Medal orientation.
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny - Halifax 1815 from Nova Scotia (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 6.3 g is a rare and valuable coin that was used as a substitute for the official British coinage during a time of currency shortage in the early 19th century. It is considered a significant piece of Canadian numismatic history and is highly sought after by collectors.
